I. Rewrite the sentences using the given words so that they have the same meaning as the original ones. There is one example (2.0pts) 

0.The police checked everything in the house.

 âEverything in the house was checked by the police.

1. He has performed excellently in many films. he has never won an Oscar for Best Actor.
âAlthough ………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. Although the story was silly, many people enjoyed the film.
âDespite …………….……………………………………………………………………………

3. They found the match exciting.

 âThey were...........................................................................................................................

4.The film bored them, so they left halfway through it.